News & Views - Scottish Water

Celebrating 40 Years of Dedicated Service: John Marks a Milestone

Scottish Water is celebrating a remarkable career milestone as John MacLeod, Senior Project Manager, marks 40 years of service in the water industry

31 July 2025

Scottish Water employee in PPE holding a tablet in front of a wind farm

Scottish Water Brings £4.5bn in Value to Scotland’s Economy

Publicly-owned, we also support around 21,000 jobs according to an independent Economic Impact Report

29 July 2025

Head and shoulders of Learn to Swim student Laura McLeod in a swimming pool

Overcoming Water Fears Transforms Health Journey

Laura McLeod to learn vital life skill and helped ease her pain thanks to Learn to Swim lessons

28 July 2025

Road Closure Lifted Early as Improving Urban Waters Project Takes Shape

We have completed a key phase of a flood alleviation project allowing an important route into Stewarton in East Ayrshire to be reopened over a month early

24 July 2025

Customers urged to use water efficiently to maintain supplies in Tobermory

Scottish Water is calling on people to use water as efficiently as possible in homes, businesses and gardens and help the utility to protect resources and maintain normal supplies across Tobermory.

22 July 2025

Water Efficiency

Fire Hydrant Vandalism Can Put Lives at Risk Warning

We're warning of the risks to life and property after recent spate of fire hydrant vandalism

18 July 2025

An aerial view of a solar farm with panels mounted on top of grass. In the background of the image is a waste water treatment works.

£1.3 million solar scheme powering Scottish Water site in Alloa

Almost a third of the energy needed to power a waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving thousands of people in and around Alloa is now being provided by a £1.3 million solar scheme at the site.

17 July 2025

shore side view of Gladhouse Reservoir with tree on left hand side

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs and Watercourses this Summer

Scottish Water is calling on people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around around water this summer

09 July 2025

Temporary Top up Taps, seen here at the Royal Highland Show, will be installed at key venues in Orkney to keep athletes, coaches and supporters hydrated during the Island Games

Orkney's Water Set to Hydrate Island Games

Athletes, volunteers and spectators are being encouraged to stay hydrated using Orkney’s world class drinking water during the Island Games, after organisers joined forces with Scottish Water to help reduce the event’s need for single use plastic bottles.

01 July 2025